Northwest Missouri State University

• Intercultural Affairs
• Welcome
• About Us
• What Do We Do?
• MOSAIC
• Programs and Student
• Organizations
• Calendar
• M.O.R.E.
• M.O.R.E. Forms
• Meet the Director
• Contact Us
• Related Sites
• Intercultural U
• IIC

MORE

• What is MORE program?
• Goals of MORE
• How does the program work?
• Activities in MORE
• MORE FORMS

What is MORE program?

MORE stands for Mentors Over Retention and Education. The program is and run by the Office of Intercultural Affairs in the Intercultural and International Program and is the office’s flagship support program for students of color and cultural diversity scholarship recipients.The program pairs Incoming students of color with upper classmen to assist them successfully transition to college and if needed, adjust to rural Missouri, a new experience for many students of color who have spent all of their lives in cities and urban areas.

Back to Top

Goals of MORE

To retain and graduate informed, well rounded leaders of color, fully equipped to positively impact their world. We do this by: 

1. Assisting students to transition to and succeed at Northwest
   1. Connection with fellow students and Faculty and Staff- Mentor/Mentee Relationship, Monthly Faculty Mentor Meetings
   2. Study Area, Required study hours.
   3. Encouraging students to get involved in relevant organizations and attend events that will help develop leadership, analytical and communication.
2. Develop Critical Thinking Skills and to help create an understanding for the need to tell one’s story.
   1. Provide things other departments cannot or do not provide
   2. Exposure to a variety of relevant current and historical issues affecting communities of color through various delivery methods and discussions
3. Empower Students for Success-Equipping students with everything they need to succeed.
   1. Help Students develop an understanding of themselves and what they bring to the table
   2. Assist  students in developing skills needed to succeed in the job search process and on the job
   3. Assisting students in learning the keys for personal success such as financial management, conflict resolution strategies and emotional Maturity. In the Fall of 2007, participation in the program will be a requirement for renewal of cultural diversity scholarship. The information in the program refer to the restructured programs that allows for this requirement.

Back to Top 

How Does the Program Work?

Mentor/Mentee Matching

Incoming students interested in the MORE program receive information about the program over the summer and at SOAR and are encourage to fill out the online application where they indicate their interests, hobbies, personality traits and major if known.New mentees are matched with mentors (who also fill out a profile indicating their interests) along the major, personality traits and interest lines.

Program Requirements

100 Points a semester to be a member in good standing.

1. Get point through,
2. Weekly Meetings with Mentor. 2.5 Points per Meeting/4 Meetings Per Month (2 Must be Study Sessions, 1 an Extra Curricular Activity and One open)
3. General More Meetings. 2 Points per Meeting/3 Meetings a Month
4. 10 documented Study Hours a Month. 1 point per hour/10 hours a Month (6 Must be in the IIC, other 4 must be together to ensure hours indeed took place)
5. Meeting with Faculty/Staff Mentor. 2 Points per Meeting/1 a Month
6. Online Report. 2 Points Per Report/1 a Month
7. Extra Credit Points for MORE sponsored and other selected activities (e.g. Panels for College for a day visits, MOSAIC, Speakers etc.)

Point System

Successful Participation in MORE is determined by points. Students must have 100 points to be eligible for scholarship renewal.  Members in good standing qualify for trips and benefits.

Field Trips

At least one sponsored trip per month is organized for MORE members. Trips range from simple things like going as a group to see relevant movies like “Freedom Writers” and “Pride” to attending cultural events like Cirque Du Soleil and plays, to leadership conferences like the BIG XII conference on Black Student Government.

Topics Covered

The topics covered in the MORE meeting cover three broad areas

1. Empowerment-Know Yourself and Apply yourself covering areas like personality type, communication and leadership styles, areas of strength
2. Success Tips-Interviewing skills, etiquette, financial planning, study skills, note taking, academic support
3. How did we get here and where are we going? Historical and Current issues related to race, ethnicity and gender. For More Information, please contact the Director of Minority Affairs, Ame Lambert at 660.562.1517 and lambert@nwmissouri.edu  

  Back to Top

MORE Schedule of Activities 

Meetings are in Tower View Dining Room, except where otherwise noted

Back to Top 

• About Northwest
• Maps and Directions
• Terms of Use
• Bearcat Alert
  
• Northwest Missouri State University
• 800 University Drive - Maryville, MO 64468
• 660.562.1212
  
• © 2007 Northwest Missouri State University. All rights reserved.